Avocado Chicken Flautas With Honey Lime Dipping Sauce
Crispy avocado chicken flautas filled with shredded chicken, mashed avocado, cheese, and spices, served with a zesty honey lime dipping sauce—perfect for a quick appetizer or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 ripe avocado, mashed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 small flour tortillas
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mashed avocado, cheddar cheese, green onion, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make them pliable.
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling in each tortilla and roll tightly into flautas.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry flautas seam side down for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Remove flautas and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, and optional chili powder to make the dipping sauce.
- Serve the flautas hot with honey lime dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use pepper jack cheese for extra spice.
- Flautas can be baked at 425°F for 15–20 minutes for a lighter option.
- Add corn or black beans to the filling for more texture.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika for a smoky flavor twist.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 flautas
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
